00:00 – 02:00
Jennie introduces herself, her background as an entrepreneur and brainspotting practitioner, and the disconnect between knowing what to do and being unable to do it.

02:00 – 04:00
Five years in business, $267 earned, following every strategy while her body resisted. The emotional toll of feeling broken and questioning whether entrepreneurship was even possible for her.

04:00 – 06:00
Working for a company that helps therapists scale, learning brainspotting, and the irony of helping others succeed while still feeling personally stuck.

06:00 – 08:00
Receiving brainspotting herself and experiencing a rapid breakthrough. Realizing the block wasn’t lack of skill, but unresolved trauma stored in the body.

08:00 – 11:00
Explaining brainspotting, how it differs from EMDR, and why the body tells the truth even when the brain lies.

11:00 – 14:00
How trauma shows up as procrastination, fear of being seen, and avoidance in business. Why you don’t need to remember the trauma for healing to work.

14:00 – 17:00
Discussing misdiagnosis, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, depression, and how trauma can mimic neurological or mood disorders.

17:00 – 20:00
The importance of discernment, knowing what can be healed and what can’t, and why Jennie offers free consults to avoid wasting anyone’s time or money.

20:00 – 23:00
Live example of how visual memory manipulation can reduce emotional charge without reliving trauma.

23:00 – 26:00
Why traditional mindset work avoids landmines and brainspotting removes them. How healing changes behavior naturally, not through force.

26:00 – 30:00
Website blocks, fear of being seen, outsourcing as avoidance, and learning the difference between getting help and substituting help.

30:00 – 34:00
Social media resistance, authenticity, and letting go of the need to perform or be liked.

34:00 – 38:00
Why knowing the problem isn’t enough. Removing the block is what allows action to follow insight.

38:00 – 42:00
A client story where brainspotting unlocked clarity, direction, and momentum without additional strategy.

42:00 – 46:00
Advice for new entrepreneurs, avoiding overpriced programs, trusting intuition, and learning through small, aligned investments.

46:00 – 50:00
Authenticity versus masks, being appropriate without being fake, and how trauma affects how we show up publicly.

50:00 – 55:00
Networking, collaboration, helping without performative altruism, and rebuilding a culture of genuine support.

55:00 – 59:00
Final reflections on impact, exponential healing, and Jennie’s reminder that no one listening is broken.

[00:00–02:00]
Julie introduces herself as the owner of Reawaken Your Brilliance and explains her broader definition of clutter—it’s anything that prevents you from creating a life and home you love. She talks about expanding Marie Kondo’s ideas beyond the physical into emotional and spiritual spaces.

[02:00–04:00]
Julie and Nikki discuss flexibility with rules. Julie believes guidelines help, but rigidity creates pressure. Her “handle it once” example about receipts shows that real life doesn’t always fit neat rules.

[04:00–07:00]
They share a lighthearted tangent about cats and clutter. Julie notes how too much of anything—books, games, cat toys—can overwhelm a space and mind.

[07:00–09:00]
Julie shares two client stories showing the emotional side of decluttering—how clearing a sock drawer unearthed childhood trauma, and how clearing a dining table helped a couple reconnect. She emphasizes that clutter and depression feed each other in a vicious cycle.

[09:00–12:00]
They explore how clutter affects mental health. Julie reminds listeners to find their comfort level instead of chasing unrealistic “Instagram perfection.” The goal is peace, not perfection.

[12:00–15:00]
Nikki opens up about her own experiences with clutter and mental health. Julie validates that awareness plus small, consistent action can create real change.

[15:00–17:00]
Julie explains how recognizing emotional roots—like keeping socks due to childhood scarcity—helps release attachment. Becoming present breaks the past’s hold.

[17:00–19:00]
Julie shares a favorite success story: helping a client release guilt over her late parents’ belongings, creating room—literally and emotionally—to start a jewelry business.

[19:00–25:00]
They discuss family control dynamics and clutter as power. Julie cautions against donating junk and stresses mindful giving—never donate what you wouldn’t gift to a friend.

[25:00–29:00]
Julie tells how she started her business in 2009 after a nonprofit job ended. With no perfect plan, she simply started—and kept adapting. She credits networking and openness to change as keys to growth.

[29:00–33:00]
They chat about social media frustrations and visibility. Julie admits she dislikes social media but uses it intentionally—focusing LinkedIn on corporate speaking.

[33:00–36:00]
Nikki shares her experience with Alignable as a more personal networking space. They discuss authentic connection versus spammy selling.

[37:00–42:00]
Julie’s top three home office organization tips:

1. Create zones for function.

2. Keep your desk as “prime real estate.”

3. Declutter your computer desktop.
   Nikki adds practical digital organization tricks—pinning folders for easy access and keeping desktops clean.

[42:00–44:00]
They share laughs about chaotic desktops and too many tabs. Nikki’s humor highlights how visual clutter overwhelms the mind.

[44:00–45:00]
Julie closes with a heartfelt reminder: “You are good enough, you are worthy, and you are loved.” She offers free resources at reawakenyourbrilliance.com for anyone ready to start decluttering their life.

[00:00:00] – Terry’s Story Begins
Terry introduces himself from Denver, Colorado. He shares his rare melanoma diagnosis, told he had two years to live, and the 13-year journey that followed—losing his foot and leg but gaining powerful insight into mental strength.

[00:02:00] – The Emotional Toll and Isolation of Illness
Nikki and Terry talk about how illness can isolate people—from friends, family, and even themselves. Terry opens up about the importance of choosing to rise again, even on the hardest days.

[00:04:00] – Mindset vs. Resilience
Nikki asks about Terry’s “Four Truths of Resilience.” Terry explains how mindset drives the body and why adversity reveals who we truly are.

[00:05:00] – The Four Truths of Resilience

1. Control your mind or it will control you.

2. Embrace pain and use it to build strength.

3. What you leave behind is what you leave in others’ hearts.

4. As long as you don’t quit, you can never be defeated.

[00:07:00] – The Battle Within the Mind
They compare fighting mental illness to fighting cancer—how both require refusing to quit, setting boundaries, and choosing to stay alive one day at a time.

[00:08:00] – Reclaiming Power from Doctors and Labels
Terry shares why he never lets a doctor’s prognosis define him. He treats doctors as partners, not authorities over his life, and emphasizes the power of having something to live for.

[00:10:00] – “Live Like You Were Dying”
Nikki recalls her mother’s experience with brain tumors and how Tim McGraw’s song resonated. They discuss facing fear, finding meaning, and how some people chase big adventures while others find quiet courage.

[00:12:00] – Learning to Share and Show Up
Terry explains how starting to speak publicly was his version of skydiving. He learned to tell his story authentically, even when uncomfortable, because vulnerability helps others heal.

[00:15:00] – Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
They unpack why growth only happens when we step outside our comfort zone. Terry challenges listeners to do one small thing every day that scares them to build resilience for the big moments.

[00:18:00] – Invisible Illness and Being Seen
Nikki opens up about living with psoriasis and chronic pain, sharing how judgment from others can sting. Terry echoes the importance of being seen as a person, not a diagnosis.

[00:22:00] – Going Deeper Than the Surface
Terry tells a story of a psychology professor who teaches students to connect deeply by asking questions that reach someone’s “why.” They discuss the need for genuine connection beyond small talk.

[00:24:00] – Adversity and Growth
Nikki shares her mental health journey, explaining how sometimes “taking a break” is survival, not weakness. Terry agrees that real growth comes from pain and perseverance.

[00:27:00] – The Moment Everything Clicks
Nikki describes the breaking point that led her to leave a narcissistic relationship and rebuild her life. Terry acknowledges the courage it takes to leave abuse and start over.

[00:33:00] – Family, Boundaries, and Peace
They talk about toxic family dynamics, learning to say no, and protecting peace—even when it means cutting ties. Nikki’s honesty underscores the freedom that comes with choosing yourself.

[00:40:00] – Choice and Healing
Every day offers a choice: to stay in chaos or protect your peace. Nikki reminds listeners that boundaries are a form of self-respect, not selfishness.

[00:41:00] – Resilience in Work and Life
They connect Terry’s Four Truths to the workplace—choosing growth, handling adversity, and finding supportive environments. Terry’s advice: “Find people who want you to succeed.”

[00:42:00] – Closing Thoughts
Both reflect on the conversation—how adversity, mental health, and meaning all tie together. Terry closes with gratitude and a reminder that resilience is built, not born.